Apple Macbook Pro 17 Inch Model MC226LL/A Notebook Computer Review

The Apple MacBook Pro 17″ is a beautiful machine full of power, grace and performance. The case itself is made entirely from a beautiful sturdy brushed aluminum alloy that is lightweight and absolutely stunning.

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Opening the white glossy Apple MacBook Pro 17 Inch box was a lot like that feeling you get when you take a cold shower. The ice cold water hits your skin and it takes your breath away. When you touch it… you just aren’t prepared for the cold metal feel of it because everyone else makes laptops out of plastic; it takes your breath away. The MacBook Pro takes you by surprise again when you lift it… you’re thinking: Metal = Heavy and that just isn’t the case. The brushed aluminum look is so appealing and while the whole stainless kitchen is so yesterday, this look on a notebook is ageless and beautiful; a true work of art in every way.

We were a little disappointed by the interior, while it was very nice looking… there weren’t as many bells, whistles and lights as we expected from something so dramatic (when the lid is closed). We understand the idea is minimalist but it is a piece of technology and as such there is a nerd factor that needs to be appeased here. While the construction/beauty is there, it is a lot like biting into dry chocolate cake when you open it up. The cake is tasty, but you need milk. There is just… too much “White Space” in the interior and it detracts from the overall look because it becomes almost bland.

We may sound like we are nitpicking but when you start the system up it loads fast, everything is great until you get to the part where the little outer space movie plays. You can’t cancel through it (or at least we couldn’t find a way to do that) and it isn’t particularly amazing in the way of pizazz (the movie, not the system) so it’s boring… We don’t like that part of it, but it’s not the end of the world either.

Aside from those two smallish issues our first impressions where very very high.

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